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Wow, it’s getting real now. So, today is actually 2 weeks in and I am about to throw Robert to the wolves. Yes, you laugh but we have done so much research on how to care for the black tank in our RV and of course he didn’t listen! Ugh! How am I going to survive?!
Those who are experienced in the RV life will understand this but for others who don’t know, the black tank is for bathroom stuff. Gross, I know. So the black tank was emptied out and then you have to put water in toilet, but for the experienced that understand this: NO! He didn’t listen, he was too lazy to do it! And of course, I'm sorry I have to be honest! I was the first to try the BM in the bathroom. OH NO, so gross! He didn’t have water in the tank and toilet paper clogged the whole tank. I think it’s hilarious and great. I guess you will learn to listen to me next time. So, right now he is running around trying to find out how to unclog because he didn’t listen. Oh my, is he the first male not to listen? I have to just laugh because I’m about to send him to the next campsite! Actually, maybe I will go to the next camper. They do have a nice Class A and I am sure they did what was supposed to be done. Oh, now he needs my help. What? I didn’t know what I was talking about before. Oh my, I guess I will go out and help him. Hold on guys, I will let you know how that works out. At least I have tons of massages coming my way. Ok, I am back! I did my part I guess. Let’s see if this works. Oh RV Life is just great! lol I have to laugh but the one great thing was that we were learning this lesson before we left town. Oh, I guess it didn’t work! lol I just heard him in the bathroom say, “OH, fuck!” Lol it didn’t work! Ok ,so the next part. What the hell do we do to unclog an RV toilet? Help! Oh, I know what: listening to your wife who spent months researching and told you to put water in the tank. Well I'm going to bed while he figures this out. I will let you know tomorrow how that goes. Have a great night, and remember: your shit may not be as bad as my shit!
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Wow! We have been in our new home almost 2 weeks and getting things ready for our first out of state flea market. Looks like we will be leaving in about 2 weeks.
All the little things have been done to include Roberts surgery, my new phone, new glasses and getting everything organized. We are finding new ways to get organized in the camper and hopefully figuring out the proper way to handle all the mechanics. It has definitely been an adjustment but I am so very excited to just start seeing the beautiful scenery in this country. We have plans to be in Kentucky for 3 weeks and work at a flea market there. When we are done, we need to come back to NC to get all the permitting done for our new building and hopefully work out child custody visitation with Robert’s daughter. Then we will figure out the next move. The best part of this adventure is that I don’t have to have all the answers. I can just slow down and enjoy life. The hustle and bustle of being told what to do and where to be is gone. I am living my life my way and it is so refreshing. We do spend the day working posting things for sale on Poshmark, Mercari and FB marketplace. And then Robert and I sometimes just have a cup of coffee and relax, or maybe a glass of wine. We are so loving this new life and I can not wait to continue sharing it with everyone. Well, till next time! Go and grab a glass of wine or coffee and relax and enjoy this day together with someone you love; or alone, because tomorrow is never promised. It’s Thursday morning and I’m sitting here in the hospital café waiting for Robert's surgery to be completed. It is nothing serious but you always worry when your loved one has to go under anesthesia.
It has been four nights sleeping in our new RV now and things seem to be going great. We are still learning new things. We couldn’t get the hot water heater to work and a fellow camper advised us it worked on propane. So this morning, we got to take our first shower in the camper. We have not dared to use the restroom for bowel movements yet, which I know is pretty funny. We are just not brave enough to attempt to learn the clean out yet. We will work on that possibly another week. We are very fortunate that our first parking spot is super new and clean. I have definitely thought a lot this week on how I wish I was able to enjoy this new adventure with my children, but I also know we can’t focus on our past and just move on and learn from past mistakes. God has moved in so many ways this past few months and for that I am so Thankful. I am realizing that my morning should be given to Him first so when I sit and read His word, I start my morning trusting that God will move. Our Flea Market business is going well and we purchased a building to house Walker’s Treasure Box in about a year. We will also be living in this building and I get to build my dream apartment and I am so excited! So, we will be back on the road in October and it looks like we will be in Kentucky first. Also, for those wondering about Roberts surgery, he has total hearing loss in one ear and partial in another so this surgery is to help in regaining hearing. I pray this surgery works and for God’s presence in the operating room. I will keep you updated. Thank you again for reading my blog as you never know what I will have on here! Some days may be serious and sometimes informational. Have a Great Week. God is good all the time! As I sit here this Thursday morning thinking of all that has happened since deciding to start this journey, I am amazed by all God has done. Who said, “Tell God your plans and then He laughs and tells you He has better plans for you?”
In January, we took this leap of faith saying we were just going to do this and bam! All the obstacles I could imagine showed up. Don't take this wrong. Yes, I truly believe this is going to happen, it was just not my timing. If it was up to me, we would have been out of here months ago. So of course, first we buy this lemon of an RV that no longer drives and we can't find a mechanic who is able to help. And then the person I trusted to help out with marketing and planning decided they were no longer going to help me only to find out the truck we purchased to take with us will not tow a travel trailer. Now, we had to consider getting a replacement for the lemon we purchased. Oh, yes! God says that it's not time yet. That’s okay though because He shows me daily that He still has something else for me to do and maybe someone to meet before I leave. Well, I can tell you last night was an example of that. I had said that I would share some stories on this journey about some pretty personal stuff that has happened in my life. Recently, we were at a dinner to celebrate my husband’s being the number-one salesperson again (I think he is the best)! Anyway, I digress so back to what happened at dinner. I introduced myself to the boss of the company and his wife and spoke to her with all the common niceties like, “Where are you from? What state do you like best?” and of course, I asked about their children. I don't know how I exactly got on the topic but I learned that their second child is adopted. Not only adopted but guess what, RAD! Yes, I always seem to meet the RAD parents and for those of you who think RAD means cool. Well, it’s not. I mean parents of RAD children are pretty cool in my eyes but no that is not what it is. Sorry to say but RAD means Reactive Attachment Disorder, the inability to attach or trust due to trauma or abuse the first three years of life. While that may sound like it’s no big threat, let me tell you that 90% of our inmates incarcerated are individuals who never bonded with anyone and in the worst cases, there is no conscience development at all. So many families suffer in silence due to the stigma that the outside people looking in have no clue about. But God just keeps placing these people in my life and maybe it's a sign. Maybe I am just to be a comfort to someone at that time but adoption isn't always perfect and the adoption services and states are not honest with families. I was just told to just love and discipline them but BULL, that does not always work. You need a strong support system because these children will bring you to your knees and the only way to get through is on your knees crying out to the ONE True God who loves us with all His heart and will never forsake us. Oh, well! I guess that’s enough for now because if I told you actual stories it would take weeks to write and many tissue boxes for me so with that I leave it here. I pray you will come back to my blog to read more so that I can show another mom and dad they are not alone and I know how they feel. |
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